Name: Drone (Live)
Duration: P00H06M13S
Description: The song that concluded these shows, from the "Umbrella" album. We hadn't played it live for several years but when we did, we suddenly remembered that, then and now, it was one of the tunes that the audience preferred.It proves that sometimes, interesting things can happen when you play one single chord for a very long time....

Drone (Live)

from The North Sea (Hemlock Smith + String Quartet Live) by Hemlock Smith

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The song that concluded these shows, from the "Umbrella" album. We hadn't played it live for several years but when we did, we suddenly remembered that, then and now, it was one of the tunes that the audience preferred.It proves that sometimes, interesting things can happen when you play one single chord for a very long time....

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Drone

Here it is ; the road less travelled by
Cowardice, and no passers-by

Led me to believe that I was wrong
Led me to be scared and run – run along

Here it was ; and such a masterplan
Blown to dust, like castles in the sand

Had my firm belief that I could hum
There is no relief – or song – just a drone

Is this the past, or was this never true?
Nothing lasts, and seldom leaves a clue

Led me to deceive and hide my shame
Led me to believe that I, could stay
Stay the same…

There is no relief – or song – just a drone
There is no relief – or song – just a drone
There is no relief – or song – just a drone

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from The North Sea (Hemlock Smith + String Quartet Live), released December 22, 2014

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Hemlock Smith Lausanne, Switzerland

Hemlock Smith come from Lausanne (Switzerland). Since 2002, they’ve released 7 regular albums with intelligent pop, as well as 2 soundtracks for silent film and 2 collaborations with Noise duo Les Poissons Autistes. Fronted by singer-songwriter Michael Frei, Hemlock Smith's distinctive voice is complemented by a talented band seamlessly blending Pop, Folk, Rock and Trip-Hop Sensibilities ... more

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